On September 24, political analyst Ihor Chalenko reviewed Donald Trump’s recent noteworthy statements on the war in Ukraine in a video for the KlychokTaym channel. Trump declared that Ukraine could regain all lost territories since 2014 if the EU provided support. He also called Russia a “paper tiger” due to its economic problems and high war expenditures.
In New York, Trump met President Zelenskyy, reaffirming his support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity. Their discussion included sanctions on Russia and frontline maps, as well as NATO positions. Later, at a meeting with Macron, Trump repeated that Ukraine could regain all lands and described Russia as weakened.
Western media such as Reuters, The Washington Post, and The Guardian called Trump’s statements a drastic change in rhetoric, noting he had previously leaned towards negotiations involving concessions from Ukraine. However, according to analyses in The Telegraph and Politico, some EU leaders remain unsure about the firmness of the US commitment to supporting Ukraine.
In Ukraine, Trump’s position was met with optimism—Zelenskyy called him well-informed and stressed the possibility of ending the war without territorial concessions. The Kremlin, however, criticized Trump’s stance as contradictory and tied it to the US election campaign. Russian analysts believe Trump’s rhetoric shift serves his Republican electoral needs.
Chalenko emphasized that despite bold statements, Trump’s actions remain unchanged. He analyzed the role of European and US allies in sanctions and political-military pressure on Russia. The expert noted that Russia is not ready to compromise and that escalation risks persist.
Finally, Chalenko highlighted the importance of consistent Western support for Ukraine and floated scenarios for future diplomacy involving a possible trilateral summit with Kazakhstan as a neutral venue. He encouraged viewers to share opinions and follow further developments.
